]]>Mina KimIn Act Of Protest, Ai Weiwei Vase Is Destroyed At Miami MuseumThe <em>Miami New Times </em>reports that local artist<em> </em>Maximo Caminero claimed he smashed the vase to protest the type of artists showcased at the newly opened Perez Art Museum Miami. He's been charged with criminal mischief. Ai, the Chinese artist and dissident, said the vandal's argument "doesn't make much sense."Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:47:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/02/18/279050608/in-act-of-protest-ai-weiwei-vase-in-destroyed-at-miami-museum?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/02/18/279050608/in-act-of-protest-ai-weiwei-vase-in-destroyed-at-miami-museumThe Miami New Times reports that local artistMaximo Caminero claimed he smashed the vase to protest the type of artists showcased at the newly opened Perez Art Museum Miami. He's been charged with criminal mischief. Ai, the Chinese artist and dissident, said the vandal's argument "doesn't make much sense."

]]>Krishnadev CalamurChina's Artist Provocateur Explores New Medium: Heavy MetalIn 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed.Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186008930/chinas-artist-provocateur-explores-new-medium-heavy-metal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2013/05/22/186008930/chinas-artist-provocateur-explores-new-medium-heavy-metalIn 2011, police detained Ai Weiwei for 81 days. Now, he's released a song that's turned the experience into a heavy metal protest song, along with a dystopian nightmare video. The lyrics are explicit and angry. Ai says his music is for the many political prisoners who remain jailed.

]]>Louisa LimAi Weiwei: In China, Lack Of Truth 'Is Suffocating'The outspoken artist, who has spent time in prison, tells WBUR that state media never report the truth: "It's like bad air all the time." Imprisonment, he says, was like "little beans dropped on the floor in some corner and people just forget about you. It's a very terrifying situation."Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:03:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169132244/ai-weiwei-in-china-lack-of-truth-is-suffocating?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169132244/ai-weiwei-in-china-lack-of-truth-is-suffocatingThe outspoken artist, who has spent time in prison, tells WBUR that state media never report the truth: "It's like bad air all the time." Imprisonment, he says, was like "little beans dropped on the floor in some corner and people just forget about you. It's a very terrifying situation."

]]>Mark MemmottArtist Ai Weiwei Gets $2.4 Million Tax BillHis supporters say it's another attempt to silence Ai. He was jailed for nearly three months earlier this year. Ai says he can pay the bill, but wants to see proof that the taxes really are owed.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:32:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/01/141899783/chinese-authorities-send-outspoken-artist-ai-weiwei-a-2-4-million-tax-bill?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/11/01/141899783/chinese-authorities-send-outspoken-artist-ai-weiwei-a-2-4-million-tax-billHis supporters say it's another attempt to silence Ai. He was jailed for nearly three months earlier this year. Ai says he can pay the bill, but wants to see proof that the taxes really are owed.

]]>Mark MemmottArtReview Names China's Ai Weiwei Most Powerful Person In The Art WorldThe magazine said the dissident Chinese artist's work reminds the world that "freedom of expression is a basic right." Ai is only the second artist to top the list.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:52:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/13/141325325/artreview-names-chinas-ai-weiwei-most-powerful-person-in-the-art-world?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/10/13/141325325/artreview-names-chinas-ai-weiwei-most-powerful-person-in-the-art-worldThe magazine said the dissident Chinese artist's work reminds the world that "freedom of expression is a basic right." Ai is only the second artist to top the list.

]]>Eyder PeraltaAi Weiwei Released On Bail, Chinese State News Agency SaysThe world famous artist had been detained since April. He's known for his efforts to expose social injustice. The official news agency claims he has confessed to avoiding taxes.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:45:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/06/22/137341268/ai-weiwei-released-on-bail-chinese-state-news-agency-says?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/06/22/137341268/ai-weiwei-released-on-bail-chinese-state-news-agency-saysThe world famous artist had been detained since April. He's known for his efforts to expose social injustice. The official news agency claims he has confessed to avoiding taxes.

]]>Mark MemmottArt And Consequence: A Talk With China's Controversial Ai WeiweiThe artist behind Beijing's Olympic Stadium is now in government custody and artists all over the world are planning protests in support of his release. NPR's Laura Sydell spoke with the controversial artist in 2008. Even then, he was pushing boundaries.Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:26:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/04/16/135464899/art-and-consequence-a-talk-with-chinas-controversial-ai-weiwei?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=aiweiwei
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/04/16/135464899/art-and-consequence-a-talk-with-chinas-controversial-ai-weiweiThe artist behind Beijing's Olympic Stadium is now in government custody and artists all over the world are planning protests in support of his release. NPR's Laura Sydell spoke with the controversial artist in 2008. Even then, he was pushing boundaries.